Executive Director

Stephanie A. Hood

Executive Director

Practice Focus

Stephanie Hood joined the firm in January, 2006 as Executive Director. As a business professional with over 30 years of financial, operations management and strategic development, she oversees and directs the finance, administrative and business development of the firm. She also acts as the CFO for Hemenway & Barnes affiliate Hemenway Trust Company, where she oversees finance, audit and risk management. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Accounting from Babson College and holds a Masters degree in Professional Studies, Law Firm Management from George Washington University.

Accolades

President & Trustee, The Foundation of the International Association of Legal Administrators 2014-2018

Activities and Publications

Former Vice President of Web/Communications, and Former Vice President of Programs, Association of Legal Administrators, Boston Chapter

Member, Program Committee 2010-2014; 2017

During her tenure as Former Vice President of Web/Communications, the local chapter was awarded first place for innovative programs, and second place for website redesign

Community Involvement

Board Member, Healing Abuse Working for Change, Salem, MA

Development Committee Member, Healing Abuse Working for Change, Salem, MA

Boston Partners in Education, Big Cheese Reads, 2009-2015

Member of the Big Cheese Gala Fundraising Event Committee – 2011-2012

Private Industry Council Mock Interview Program 2014-2015

Stephanie Hood’s Comment on Client Service

“The industry and clients we serve need a proactive and new way to have their needs met. In order to always serve our clients best, the firm looks for the most effective and efficient ways to deliver top notch service. This philosophy flows to and from each area of the finance and administrative departments within the firm. As a team, we are always assessing our practices, technology and personnel to ensure we are leading toward the future while being thoughtful of today’s needs. All members of the H&B team look to contribute their best to ensure a collective superior result.”

Education

Masters, Professional Studies, Law Firm Management, George Washington University

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